Value Collection 06019046 Letter D W-1 Drill Rod

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 06019046 is a Letter D diameter tool steel drill rod ground to W-1 water hardening specification. It measures 0.246 inches in diameter and 36 inches in length, providing a versatile stock length for machinists, toolmakers, and metal fabricators. W-1 water hardening tool steel is a shallow-hardening grade that responds well to water quench heat treatment, making it a common choice for punches, reamers, taps, and custom cutting tools. The rod is supplied in the annealed condition and is intended for use prior to hardening and tempering to final application hardness.

This drill rod is used in machine shops, tool and die operations, and general metalworking environments where precision ground round stock is required as raw material. It serves as feedstock for turned, milled, or ground tooling components and is equally suited for layout and gauging applications where a known diameter reference is needed. The straight, precision-ground surface finish makes it appropriate for close-tolerance work before or without heat treatment.

Key Features

• Letter D diameter at 0.246 inches for direct use in applications calling for letter-size drill rod stock
• W-1 water hardening tool steel grade supports standard water quench heat treatment
• 36-inch overall length provides a full working stock length for multiple cuts or blanks
• Annealed condition allows machining prior to hardening and tempering
• Precision ground round stock suitable for close-tolerance toolmaking and gauging

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose W-1 water hardening tool steel drill rod for machine shop and toolmaking applications requiring Letter D diameter round stock.

Installation Notes

This product is raw material stock intended for machining and heat treatment by qualified machinists or toolmakers. Cutting and grinding operations should follow standard shop safety practices including appropriate eye protection and chip guarding. Heat treating W-1 tool steel requires a controlled quench process and should be performed by personnel familiar with applicable tool steel heat treatment procedures. Handle rod stock carefully to avoid surface damage that could affect dimensional accuracy in precision applications.